Mid Century Home in South Land Park Estates for Sale

Published March 31, 2017 | By Elizabeth Weintraub

Yamasaki home in South Land Park Estates at 1407 Carrousel Lane, Sacramento, CA 95822

To give you an idea of the beauty of this home in South Land Park Estates: it’s the type of home that even if you weren’t thinking about selling your home and moving, you might consider buying this home. Not only is this home a mid-century home, but it was built by the modernist architect Yamasaki. This home has been in the family for decades. As such, it is simply impeccable. Very well maintained.

The neighborhood is South Land Park Estates, and the home sits about two blocks from William Land Park. It is almost kitty corner from the Sacramento Zoo, tucked away and sequestered near Capri and Sutterville. Sometimes at night, if you open the windows on a hot summer day, you might hear the distant sounds of lions roaring, the trumping of elephants and monkeys chattering in a quiet evening breeze.

I was surprised to note nary a crack in any of the plaster walls or ceilings and the home was recently painted a more neutral taupe. The trustees of the family trust uncovered the carpeted hardwood floors, which are simply brilliant. You’ll find Roman brick is used in the design of the living room fireplace and part of the exterior. They don’t make homes of this quality anymore, and the exquisite workmanship is evident in this home in South Land Park Estates.

As a busy Sacramento Realtor, I can tell you that it’s rare to find such a desirable home on the market in an affordable price range.

Viewing this home in South Land Park Estates will make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. It’s almost as though this 1956 house was recently constructed and never lived in. You know the previous owners must have baked Thanksgiving turkeys in the built-in GE oven in the kitchen, but it looks brand new. There is an electric cooktop built into the tiled counter top. The cabinets are tall and deep, made from gleaming wood and bearing shiny original hardware.

There is a breakfast nook in the kitchen, which is open on both ends. Between the kitchen and family room is a built-in bar, near a wall of cabinets in the family room, plus a separate laundry room. I dearly adore the pristine linoleum floor, it’s sort of a gray with specks of blue, red, green and yellow. It, too, looks newer. Both of the baths feature period peach and green tile in original condition. They sparkle.

For purists who truly love mid-century homes, this is an unbelievable find. Three large bedrooms, two full baths, additional storage, and a nice sized yard with fruit trees. According to the Sacramento County Assessor, it measures 1,870 square feet. Come to our open house on Sunday, April 2nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Virtual tour.

1407 Carrousel Lane, Sacramento, CA 95822, is offered exclusively by Elizabeth Weintraub at Lyon Real Estate, at $545K. For more information, call Elizabeth at 916.233.6759.

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